How might biotechnology integrate with smart city technologies in the future?

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Could living sensors like bacteria engineered to detect pollutants be embedded in municipal water systems? What about algae bioreactors on rooftops powering micro-grids or purifying air? How might CRISPR-tweaked plants monitor soil health in city parks? These fusions could revolutionize sustainability and public health. But they also raise questions about biosafety and governance. What pilot projects exist today, and what frameworks should we adopt to deploy bio-integrated smart city solutions responsibly?